US TV networks boycott live coverage of Trump's activities

22.09.2026 06:28 HotInfo

Several major US television networks stopped broadcasting live coverage of President Donald Trump's daily activities on Monday. They took this step in protest against the ban on access to the White House for journalists from CNN and MS NOW and from the online daily Politico. hnonline.sk ↗

The networks also expressed solidarity with CNN, which Trump banned from access on Friday. The stations did not participate in the shared rotating coverage of the president's activities, which provides live broadcasts from official events. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗

Fox News, considered a network more favorable to Trump, also joined the boycott. The measure affects the largest American television companies and represents an unusual joint stance against the White House. forum24.cz ↗

The consequences of the decision were also evident during one of the president's appearances. Trump spoke without a microphone, and according to the description of the event, television viewers mainly heard disruptive noise. idnes.cz ↗

The dispute began after the White House restricted access last week for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The television networks responded to the administration's decision with this step and temporarily suspended live coverage of Trump's public activities. Further developments will depend on whether the White House lifts the ban or keeps it in place. novinky.cz ↗